Event Planner

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed.  We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

U.S Bank is seeking an experienced Event Planner who will be tasked with the support of planning and executing mid to large-scale in-person meetings and conferences. The Event Planner will work in a team environment as part of the Corporate Event Management (CEM) team, while working closely with senior leadership and other internal partners throughout the company. 

This position demands extensive and advanced understanding and application of event planning principles, concepts, practices and industry standards while working in a high-volume position with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the operational strategy including project plans, experience design and execution, budget management, registration, and all other logistics – within virtual, hybrid or in-person events.

• Develop cross-functional timelines, detailed project plans, and thoughtfully planned workstreams.

• Build and foster internal partner trust by initiating and nurturing strong partnerships.

• Effectively manage resources to deliver against competing event schedules.

• Develop and own relationships with internal stakeholders, agencies and vendors to ensure best-in-class work is consistently delivered.

• Deliver post event reports with data-driven analysis including attendee feedback, goal attainment, recommendations for future event improvements, and drive and deliver best practice documents.

• Support the advancement of a SMMP across U.S. Bank to optimize the event infrastructure by designing and strengthening operational, analytical, and financial processes.

• Stay ahead of the latest experiential innovations and trends in the industry.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience

• Eight or more years of meeting and event planning experience

• Meeting planner certification (CMP)

• Ability to travel

Preferred skills and experience

• Superior project management, time management, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

• Strategic thinker and creative problem-solver, able to develop a vision and bring it to life with actionable plans.

• Experience that demonstrates ability to create new, in-person, virtual and blended event programs.

• Extensive knowledge of event-related technology tools, including expertise in virtual event platforms.

• Proven ability to lead through influence at all levels of an organization, to achieve timely, data-driven, thoughtful decisions.

• Must thrive in an environment of fast-pace, rapid change, and competing and changing tasks.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Teams.

• Meeting planner certification (CMP), preferred.

• Ability and flexibility to travel,

• Financial industry experience a plus.

Location Expectations 

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

EEO is the Law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EEO poster.  

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $105,400.00 - $124,000.00 - $136,400.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Salary : $105,400 - $124,000